Dylan Hartley

Praise for The Hurt

One of the best rugby books for years ... Unswervingly honest

The Best Sporting Reads for Christmas, The Times

Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career than the now-retired Dylan Hartley. Never a one dimensional character on or off the field and led England to some famous wins.

Robert Kitson

Anyone wanting to understand England under the coaches Martin Johnson, Stuart Lancaster and Eddie Jones, as well as the mental and physical strains professional rugby take on its players, should start here

Sports Book of the Year, Sunday Times

One of the best rugby books for years ... Unswervingly honest

The Best Sporting Reads for Christmas, The Times

Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career than the now-retired Dylan Hartley. Never a one dimensional character on or off the field and led England to some famous wins.

Robert Kitson

Anyone wanting to understand England under the coaches Martin Johnson, Stuart Lancaster and Eddie Jones, as well as the mental and physical strains professional rugby take on its players, should start here

Sports Book of the Year, Sunday Times

One of the best rugby books for years ... Unswervingly honest

The Best Sporting Reads for Christmas, The Times

Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career than the now-retired Dylan Hartley. Never a one dimensional character on or off the field and led England to some famous wins.

Robert Kitson

Anyone wanting to understand England under the coaches Martin Johnson, Stuart Lancaster and Eddie Jones, as well as the mental and physical strains professional rugby take on its players, should start here

Sports Book of the Year, Sunday Times